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by Stanbill05
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Transfer Pull of Dyche
Replies: 110
Views: 6426

Re: The Transfer Pull of Dyche

Ridiculous opening post blaming him for the transfer window, however, it is true Dyche has relatively weak pulling power and contacts. Someone else at yhe club needs to make that happen..
by Stanbill05
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Director of Technology
Replies: 42
Views: 3963

Re: Director of Technology

Milltown1882 wrote:
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:51 pm
It’s ridiculous because most of the time all the info they ask for is on your cv.
Initial filter for suitable candidates is miles easier and quicker using application forms you've designed. You know exactly where to look for the information you want.
by Stanbill05
Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Director of Technology
Replies: 42
Views: 3963

Re: Director of Technology

Reads well to me. Looks like they know what they are asking for which isn't always true in this field.
by Stanbill05
Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Accy Stanley v Leeds
Replies: 47
Views: 2296

Re: Accy Stanley v Leeds

A part of me wants Accy to win. Another wants us to beat Ipswich and play Leeds at Elland Road in the next round. I think we would be a massive test for them. No, easiest tie (whoever that is) at home please. We have a chance to go a long way and if the top teams keep drawing each other we might wi...
by Stanbill05
Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sebastian Coe
Replies: 266
Views: 10900

Re: Sebastian Coe

It has been a success, I watched a few minutes of a city game and an Arsenal game, the standard is very very poor. A transgender team of 16-18 years would walk the league with ease. That some how does not feel fair. Lol, I've watched more than a few minutes of Burnley playing shite, if that's your ...
by Stanbill05
Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manuel Benson
Replies: 57
Views: 9508

Re: Manuel Benson

That West Brom man should have been sent off for 'doing' Benson. Poor officiating. Didn't stand out too much on tv, but some of the angles I've seen from West Brom fan footage make it look a shocking challenge. Taking Benson out, it achieved exactly what the player intended I'm sure, but that in it...
by Stanbill05
Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sebastian Coe
Replies: 266
Views: 10900

Re: Sebastian Coe

Having read posts on here about women's football I think my point still stands. I'm not a dedicated follower of Womens football but bumped into the City squad in a Bristol hotel yesterday and was weirdly starstruck. The majority were recognisable and would be for a lot of people. Not sure that woul...
by Stanbill05
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest-Utd
Replies: 54
Views: 3563

Re: Forest-Utd

Schoolboy error that
by Stanbill05
Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Things you would like to be
Replies: 22
Views: 1209

Re: Things you would like to be

Greenmile wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:52 pm
alert to and concerned about social injustice and discrimination
If you ever get 3 wishes, give yourself 10 minutes before commiting. Noble as it is, I think you might regret wasting a wish on that one.
by Stanbill05
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ESports shirt available soon
Replies: 16
Views: 1873

Re: ESports shirt available soon

I agree about transferable skills. It's also critical for people to enjoy learning. More likely to seek out learning opportunities for the rest of your life if you have good experiences at that age.
by Stanbill05
Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sciatica!
Replies: 22
Views: 1956

Re: Sciatica!

I was given every treatment possible by the NHS who were absolutely brilliant but did not cure it. Sciatica Kept coming Tried everything and a nurse suggested maybe visiting a Chinese acupuncturist. Wow! My 6 month outburst of severe sciatica went completely within a week of 1 acupuncture session. ...
by Stanbill05
Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weggy Watch
Replies: 142
Views: 15360

Re: Weggy Watch

Impact sub option only. Worth having for Man U..
by Stanbill05
Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man Utd's Equaliser
Replies: 152
Views: 5230

Re: Man Utd's Equaliser

I don't like it. The ball was played to Rashford who chased after the ball. He is therefore affecting the defenders response and options A defender shouldn't be expected to gamble and ignore Rashford or risk injury overstretching chasing too hard every time the flag doesn't go up for a clearly offsi...
by Stanbill05
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Police crackdown on illegal streaming of PL football
Replies: 61
Views: 6431

Re: Police crackdown on illegal streaming of PL football

Receiving stolen goods? I think you are right. The last people that were prosecuted were those who sold the sticks with built in illegal streaming equipped. Knowingly selling loaded sticks was the crime. Unlike Amazon, who just provide sticks! Something I have often wondered, why Amazon provide the...
by Stanbill05
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Police crackdown on illegal streaming of PL football
Replies: 61
Views: 6431

Re: Police crackdown on illegal streaming of PL football

BabylonClaret wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:07 pm
This.

These corproations already make billions. Police should be protecting society not giving Murdoch more money.
ITV digital thieves very nearly ruined Burnley.
by Stanbill05
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who do we want in round 4?
Replies: 102
Views: 6105

Re: Who do we want in round 4?

Competition is opening up with the big boys keep drawing each other. Could have been better for us, but it's a tie we should win. Nice to have some hope and optimism in a cup competition, I'd forgotten what that feels like.
by Stanbill05
Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who do we want in round 4?
Replies: 102
Views: 6105

Re: Who do we want in round 4?

Winnable game at home please, which is anyone outside the really big boys. Let the big boys play each so there are less them stopping us getting to the final and winning it.
by Stanbill05
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This is tough!!
Replies: 84
Views: 8277

Re: This is tough!!

I get your point. Bit if you don’t have the self control to have a few days / weeks / months off the booze then you’re beyond our control. And yes before the righteous pipe up, I’ve done all off these timings without alcohol. It’s not hard. Lol, I don't think you should would worry about the righte...
by Stanbill05
Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: OT.. Trains & Strikes.
Replies: 30
Views: 1649

Re: OT.. Trains & Strikes.

https://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/statistics/finance/rail-industry-finance/ https://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/media/2036/rail-industry-finance-uk-statistical-release-2020-21.pdf page 22: Capture.PNG And who were those dividends paid to? Fatcats? Or pension funds. Be careful demonising dividends. Lots of no...
by Stanbill05
Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pompey support
Replies: 32
Views: 2989

Re: Pompey support

More than a good effort. Much more. How many would have been par in these circumstances? It's a massive day out for a very well supported club, with the unique opportunity to take more tickets than are usually available. Why wouldn't you go if you were a Pompey fan and you could afford it? I would ...
by Stanbill05
Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pompey support
Replies: 32
Views: 2989

Re: Pompey support

If they haven't sold out, it's a meh from me. They average more than double that, travelling to world class new stadium just up the road against a side they haven't played for a while. I quite like Pompey, but would actually expect them to sell more if the tickets were available. Then again, not che...
by Stanbill05
Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: OT.. Trains & Strikes.
Replies: 30
Views: 1649

Re: OT.. Trains & Strikes.

The strikes have introduced me to the benefits of national express. London to Manchester for the price of a London pint. Yes it takes longer, but I've found them comfortable and reliable and did I mention the price. Works even better if you've got flexibility to travel when roads are quieter.
by Stanbill05
Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Motorway average speed check
Replies: 48
Views: 3803

Re: Motorway average speed check

I usually set my limiter to 56/57 to steal back the margins for error on the speedometer and cameras and have never been done. In answer to your question it depends how fast you were going and how long it took you to slow down, but if you did slow down your average will likely well within tolerance,...
by Stanbill05
Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Strike Partnerships in Championship History
Replies: 12
Views: 1103

Re: Best Strike Partnerships in Championship History

Todorov, Merson, Yakubu weren't bad for Portsmouth, when they were peak cheating financially..
by Stanbill05
Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football
Replies: 100
Views: 5374

Re: Today's football

Boro was fine, bit of surface water against Birmingham but again played fine. I’ve just watched the highlights to check. Not sure there is much wrong with the pitch, especially compared to Ewood..
by Stanbill05
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football
Replies: 100
Views: 5374

Re: Today's football

HiThere wrote:
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:04 pm
Their pitch looks shocking.
So do Cardiff so far…
by Stanbill05
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So Who's Coming Down?
Replies: 65
Views: 5343

Re: So Who's Coming Down?

I've got no time for Leeds, don't want Forest pre-season buying millions of players to be successful (slightly hypocritically I appreciate) and think Everton fans have been poor for a while. Those 3 for me please.
by Stanbill05
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We're up
Replies: 251
Views: 17401

Re: We're up

Even if it's true there is nothing at all to be gained from saying it. As long as the players and staff don't believe it, I suppose it doesn't matter too much. I think it would be a shock we'd struggle to recover from if things fall apart from here, but all the more reason to stay humble and switche...
by Stanbill05
Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Looks as though the match is streaming on NOW!
Replies: 18
Views: 2133

Re: Looks as though the match is streaming on NOW!

Not sure it's better. He's spouting quite a lot of shite.
by Stanbill05
Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Boxing fans on here
Replies: 5
Views: 421

Re: Any Boxing fans on here

I like the idea. It's much better than the progressive option of letting blokes beat up women because they have undergone 12 months of hormone therapy or whatever. Obviously this will upset people who wouldn't normally watch boxing, but im all in favour of that too Why would you want to upset anyon...
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Attendances ont’Turf
Replies: 29
Views: 3242

Re: Attendances ont’Turf

claptrappers_union wrote:
Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:40 pm
It’ll be good if there was a spare ticket programme.

Fans prefer to experience a full stadium and an opportunity for ‘walk ons’ to purchase last minute available tickets from supporters who have decided not to go on the day for whatever reason.
To be fair it's a pretty new problem for us..
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Attendances ont’Turf
Replies: 29
Views: 3242

Re: Attendances ont’Turf

I sit in the Bob Lord and a few seats were empty around me. I know that some were on family holidays abroad and others were staying out of the area with family for Xmas. Before critics jump in, 1 travels from the Peterborough area, for ALL matches and another comes to games from near Workington. Si...
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Red button match tomorrow
Replies: 15
Views: 1743

Re: Red button match tomorrow

Just checked, I can get them on my fire stick too now, that's a new feature to me, definitely haven't always been able to. Winner.
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Red button match tomorrow
Replies: 15
Views: 1743

Re: Red button match tomorrow

Just checked and all red button games are available as bonus streams for tonight via now TV on PS4. Google confirms you can get on some TVs, PS4 and something else. No idea why it's so limited..
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Red button match tomorrow
Replies: 15
Views: 1743

Re: Red button match tomorrow

I've only just worked out I can get red button games on Now TV if I use my PS4, doesn't work on my TVs or firesticks but does as a bonus stream through PS4 (and a few other mediums). Weird, but a minor win ready for tomorrow..
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Attendances ont’Turf
Replies: 29
Views: 3242

Re: Attendances ont’Turf

Can anybody let me know the home and away sections maximums for home games please? From CTs match report Tuesday night was 20945, with 1581 away following. Sold out was posted on FB, I thought ground capacity was 23k. I believe ST holders are counted in whether they attend or not so wondered about ...
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kevin Long
Replies: 27
Views: 3191

Re: Kevin Long

So the best players should be loyal and fully commit to a club and their contract, but squad players should do us all a favour and move on if they're not playing much? I'll let the manager(s) decide the relative worth of a player and when it's time to go. To be fair, the fact he is being linked with...
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Birmingham City
Replies: 55
Views: 2972

Re: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Birmingham City

All referees do that. You often find that at free kicks, the ref is concentrating on what is going on in the crowded penalty area, the linesman is looking across at who is offside. Which job is so unimportant that it should be replaced by a close check to see the free kick isn't touched twice? You'...
by Stanbill05
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Birmingham City
Replies: 55
Views: 2972

Re: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Birmingham City

1. Tell me why studs up is not a second yellow? He won the ball tbf. 2. The corner that was a goal kick? correct decision, it went out last off Barnes. Ds 3. The lino on the Longside saw Chong push Cork into the ref and did nothing. Chong was yellow carded for this. 4. Shoves in the back allowed ap...
by Stanbill05
Wed Dec 28, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have the boo-boys become happy bunnies.
Replies: 97
Views: 4775

Re: Have the boo-boys become happy bunnies.

I was happy to be the fall guy on here for years, speaking for those who didn't dare to speak out against dire football. I now feel vindicated... Too early for vindication. Dyche was trying to keep Burnley in the Premier League, no guarantee whatsoever that Burnley playing this way will be competit...
by Stanbill05
Wed Dec 28, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have the boo-boys become happy bunnies.
Replies: 97
Views: 4775

Re: Have the boo-boys become happy bunnies.

What a weird thread, players are playing well so nobody is being critical, but people will vent again when somebody isn't playing well? Have I read that right? People sarcastically cheer a failed long throw and that is perceived as an attack on the keeper? All must be well, if we're stretching this ...
by Stanbill05
Mon Dec 26, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Picture quiz
Replies: 44
Views: 3817

Re: Picture quiz

The bee and c are important. Just say what you see quickly. You'll kick yourself. You've definitely got a lot harder getting to 73.
by Stanbill05
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Local Company 24/7 for Boiler Cover-Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 906

Re: Local Company 24/7 for Boiler Cover-Insurance

Really good point Croydon, I've built in redundancy for heating and showers, but agree getting a plumber/gas engineer can be a lottery. Almost as if it's deliberate to force people to overcommit on overpriced cover..
by Stanbill05
Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Local Company 24/7 for Boiler Cover-Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 906

Re: Local Company 24/7 for Boiler Cover-Insurance

For context, PRV less than £50 and less than an hour to fit. Service about £80. You are paying for peace of mind, which can be worth it for lots of people, but you almost never get your money back. Like all insurance I suppose, except worst case (within scope of cover) isn't that bad with a heating ...
by Stanbill05
Sat Dec 24, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Local Company 24/7 for Boiler Cover-Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 906

Re: Local Company 24/7 for Boiler Cover-Insurance

Cover is mostly a complete waste of money, not a lot too expensive can go wrong. Boiler is one thing, wet end components do fail, pump, valves but they can be replaced cheaply (compared to £450-£600 every single year). There isn't a lot else to it if you service regularly.
by Stanbill05
Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flight tracking of our new striker not allowed anymore?
Replies: 355
Views: 10936

Re: Flight tracking of our new striker not allowed anymore?

The idea that any kind of elite athlete would switch genders simply to blag prizes is strictly the preserve of impressionable numpties. Red tops and crappy click bait websites will trumpet any nasty misleading tripe they can grub up that smells of the above. The world will go on...many will lick an...
by Stanbill05
Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flight tracking of our new striker not allowed anymore?
Replies: 355
Views: 10936

Re: Flight tracking of our new striker not allowed anymore?

Well that was a depressing read. No-one is demonising trans people, they are the innocent party in all of this, but the reality is self ID in law will be exploited by none trans deviants at the expense of women. Some say that is too much of a risk and is asking too much, others believe innocent peop...
by Stanbill05
Wed Dec 21, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Infantino
Replies: 89
Views: 6605

Re: Infantino

I'm still amazed sponsors want to be associated with toxic FIFA, change will only come when that isn't the case, oh and the sponsors will keep coming whilst the viewing figures are so high, so it's our fault really.
by Stanbill05
Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Police after Boro
Replies: 197
Views: 20204

Re: Police after Boro

Nori1958 wrote:
Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:43 am
The way you describe the police, I doubt you have a balanced view, so best to leave it.
He literally said it wasn't representative of all officers, how much balance do you want?